What is Early Help?
Every family has its ups and downs. Being a parent is hard work and there are no instructions. Sometimes, you or your children may need extra support. This may be before your children are born, when they are very young, or throughout their school years. There is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help. Early Help helps you recognise what’s going well for you, where you may benefit from extra help, and who is the best person to work with you and your family to make this happen.
Early Help services aim to provide advice and/or intervene where families have needs, with the objective of preventing escalation to higher needs and therefore higher level services. Here at St Johns we pride ourselves in the support that we offer to our school community and actively encourage families to access the support that is available.
If you need advice or support with something, you may find the links below of great use:
Derbyshire Homelessness Service
Domestic Abuse Support
Emotional Support/Counselling for Children and Young People
Financial Support- Amber Valley Residents
Financial Support- Cost of Living Support
Financial Support- Welfare and Benefits
Local Community Support and Activities- Infinite Well-being